When families are strong & kids succeed, communities thrive

Thrive provides local Gallatin Valley families with the resources, tools, and support they need to raise healthy, successful children. We provide mentoring, education, and support to children and families through signature programs designed right here in our community.

Thrive’s Mission

For all children to have the opportunity to grow, succeed, and become valuable members of our community.

Thrive is proud to serve families of all ages and backgrounds.

All Thrive programs and activities are free or low cost for community members from infants to parents and guardians.
See what people are saying about Thrive’s services!

The kids and I look forward to Dynamite Dads every month - it's our chance to do some great activities, meet new friends, and have some excellent bonding time. Plus, my wife loves having an evening free where she doesn't worry about dinner!

- Ephie Risho -
Dynamite Dads Parent

Volunteering as a CAP mentor has given me a clear understanding of the positive effect a community supported organization can have on our schools. The opportunity to learn and grow with an amazing young person for 10+ years has had a profound impact on my openness to new ideas and leadership skills.

- Stacey Scott -
CAP Mentor

Thrive is an amazing organization that is the pulse of the community. It's the superfood for the health of our community; a preventative measure that ensures Bozeman stays a strong community with a sense of place.

- Jeff Lusin -
Thrive Board of Directors

First Interstate Bank has been proud to support Thrive for over 15 years. We really value the support and programs they provide to children and families to help our communities remain strong. We have many bank employees volunteering their time with the CAP mentoring program and with board membership.

- Shelley Beal -
First Interstate Bank, Sponsor

What a great community partner! We are very fortunate these services are available to our kids and their families. And the only way to make Thrive and this community a better place...Volunteer!

- Wendy Tage -
Bozeman Public Schools Board

Gym Days is a free, weekly event designed for parents and toddlers to have a place to go, socialize and play on cold Montana winter days! The Parent Place provides plenty of riding toys, tunnels, and balls for the kids to play with. The Bozeman and Belgrade school districts each generously provide a space for use one…

Gym Days is a free, weekly event designed for parents and toddlers to have a place to go, socialize and play on cold Montana winter days! The Parent Place provides plenty of riding toys, tunnels, and balls for the kids to play with. The Bozeman and Belgrade school districts each generously provide a space for use one…

Dynamite Dads is designed for dads, uncles, grandfathers, or male role models to spend time with the children they adore while enjoying a free activity! This month Dynamite Dads is on a Saturday afternoon at Lone Mountain Gymnastics & Swim School! We'll be swimming and completing an obstacle course. Snacks will be provided. Registration is…

An event every week that begins at 5:30pm on Monday, repeating until February 4, 2019

Join Thrive's Parent Educator and other local parents for a 5-week course giving parents the opportunity to learn practical skills to use in their homes right away for issues like: bedtime, potty training, and parenting your tiny (but mighty!) toddler. The Thriving Parents: Love and Logic® approach to parenting is built around the science of crafting…

CAP Mentor at: Whittier Elementary CAP Mentor for: 5 years! Caroline has been a CAP Mentor for five years! She is extremely committed and dedicated to being a Mentor and always meets the student “where they are at”. When Caroline enters school, she is energetic, positive, and has many activities planned for her and her…

CAP Mentor at: Morning Star Elementary CAP Mentor for: 5 years! Meghan has been with her CAP Student for 5 years! They started their CAP Match when he was in kindergarten. Meghan is an incredibly dependable and supportive Mentor. She knows her student well and together they tackle a lot of school work and have…

Our generous sponsors

Our work is made possible by the many individuals and partners in our community who donate their time, materials and energy to to the cause. Here are a few local businesses that continue to deserve our gratitude.